Perforation of the uterus presents one of the gravest complications of emptying the pregnant
uterus. induced abortion has emerged as one of the major share-holders of maternal …

Researchers who are working to break the awful silence on abortion in many parts of sub-
Sahara Africa must be heartily congratulated. The first step in changing any social situation …

Two women were admitted to the emergency service with small bowel prolapsed through
the vagina after a curettage for voluntary termination of pregnancy. After a short …

Background: Unsafe abortion is within the five leading causes of maternal mortality in sub
Saharan Africa. For every one death related to unsafe abortion, about 25 more women suffer …

Background: Unsafe abortion is an important cause of maternal mortality and morbidity,
particularly marked in developing countries with restrictive abortion laws. It has both …

Context: Unsafe abortions remain a significant cause of maternal mortality and morbidity in
Nigeria. They increase the burden on the already stretched health systems with majority …

Abstract Introduction: Worldwide, 13% of maternal deaths are caused by complications of
spontaneous or induced abortion, 29% in Uruguay and nearly half (48%) in the Pereira …

Unsafe abortion remains a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in developing
countries including Nigeria. We report a 10-year descriptive review of 118 consecutive …

Background: Complications of induced abortion remains high in developing countries and
among the leading causes of maternal mortality, especially in Nigeria where abortion law is …